A Woman of Substance
“A rags-to-riches tale of ambition, power, and revenge.”
The life of Emma Harte, from kitchen maid at the beginning of the 20th-century, to respected businesswoman and grandmother in the 1980s. From humble beginnings, Emma Harte starts her business with a small shop, but over the next twenty years, she expands her stores and invests in the growing textile industry in Leeds.
Details
First Aired: 3/11/2026
Languages: English
Created by: Barbara Taylor Bradford
Type: Scripted
Production
Channel 4Companies: The Forge Entertainment
Countries: United Kingdom
Where to watch · GB
Videos
Seasons
Series 1
The life of Emma Harte, from kitchen maid at the beginning of the 20th-century, to respected businesswoman and grandmother in the 1980s. From humble beginnings, Emma Harte starts her business with a small shop, but over the next twenty years, she expands her stores and invests in the growing textile industry in Leeds.
